Boulder Reporting Lab

06/23/2025

Harold Niedzielski, a peer recovery navigator, has quietly helped more than 800 people overcome barriers to treatment for addiction, and now he has plans to open his own clinic.

Harold Niedzielski has quietly helped more than 800 people overcome barriers to addiction treatment, and now he plans to open his own clinic.

06/23/2025

A new $10 million state program offers a 75% tax credit to help food producers and retailers buy equipment and expand access to fresh food across Boulder County.

New $10 million state program offers a 75% tax credit for equipment purchases that expand access to fresh food across Boulder County.

06/20/2025

A national NAACP lawsuit accuses 13 former members of the Boulder County branch of defying the national organization, refusing to relinquish assets and misusing donor lists amid a bitter split with headquarters.

https://boulderreportinglab.org/2025/06/18/national-naacp-sues-former-boulder-branch-leaders-over-control-of-funds-and-attempted-dissolution/

06/20/2025

A GOP plan to auction off millions of acres of public land could include popular local skiing, biking, hiking and climbing areas in Boulder County.

A Republican plan to auction off millions of acres of public land could include popular local skiing, biking, hiking and climbing areas in Boulder County.

06/19/2025

The national NAACP is suing 13 former leaders of its Boulder County branch, accusing them of defying national orders, attempting to dissolve the branch, and refusing to turn over more than $100,000 in assets. The lawsuit follows a months-long power struggle tied to local political tensions.

The lawsuit accuses 13 former NAACP Boulder County leaders of defying national authority and withholding assets during a bitter split.

06/18/2025

Organizers behind Denver’s City Park market bring a new Sunday tradition to Old Town Lafayette, reviving past efforts and connecting local food lovers.

Organizers behind Denver’s City Park market bring a new Sunday tradition to Old Town, connecting local food lovers.

06/18/2025

INVST, a 35-year-old leadership program at CU Boulder focused on climate justice and racial equity, has been officially terminated. University leaders cited funding issues, but faculty say the long-running program was repeatedly blocked from relocating.

University leaders cited funding issues, but faculty say the long-running program was repeatedly blocked from relocating.

06/16/2025

Boulder just tripled the number of homes in its wildfire risk zone. More than 16,000 properties are now in the city’s expanded WUI — with stricter building rules coming Aug. 1. Check the interactive map to see if your home is affected.

Interactive map shows which Boulder homes are now in the wildfire risk zone — and what new construction rules apply.

06/16/2025

A surge in demand — sparked by the LA fires — has created a waitlist for Boulder’s program to help residents harden homes and prepare for new fire safety rules taking effect Aug. 1.

The city’s free service to help residents harden homes against wildfires now has a monthlong waitlist.

06/16/2025

Boulder’s 2025 City Council race is officially underway. At the first candidate forum, housing, wildfire risk and the city’s finances took center stage — with four incumbents and three likely challengers vying for your vote.

The event, organized by Boulder Progressives, featured four incumbents and several likely challengers.

06/16/2025

Boulder’s facing a $10M budget hole — and freezing most hiring to fill it. The city says economic uncertainty and slowing tax revenue are driving the decision.

The city cites economic uncertainty and slowing tax revenue as it curbs spending through the end of 2025.

06/16/2025

Thousands packed the streets of downtown Boulder on Saturday for one of the largest protests in recent memory — part of the nationwide “No Kings” day of action opposing the Trump administration.

The demonstration was part of a nationwide day of action opposing the Trump administration.